Fewer deaths on Texas highways

There were fewer deaths on Texas highways last year compared to 2008, the Texas Department of Transportation said today. Credit was given to a roster of reasons including seat belts, anti-drunken-driving campaigns and highway safety improvements.

The agency over five years has dedicated $1.2 billion toward highway projects with the greatest potential for reducing crashes.

The money comes from Proposition 14 bonds, which are repaid by the gasoline-tax-fueled state highway fund.